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Explore the streets, squares and amazing architecture of beautiful Savannah: Georgia's earliest settlement — founded by Gen. James Oglethorpe — and America's first planned city. Learn about Savannah as shaped by war, environment, restoration, and people. Discover one of the most fascinating cities in the South!

Highlights

• Uncover colorful history from generals to ghosts during expert-led walks through the historic district and museum visits.
• Relax to the rhythms of yesteryear as you pay tribute to Savannah native, Johnny Mercer, during a private recital of his music.
• Encounter the oldest tabby ruins in Savannah while exploring the colonial Wormsloe Historic Site nature trails, and enjoy the salt marsh and unique native plants.

Program Notes

Program #11376, “Savannah’s Rich Heritage, Remarkable History and Memorable Music,” offers several of the same educational elements, with lodgings at a first-class hotel, with most meals served in select restaurants in the heart of Savannah’s historic district.

Activity Notes

Walking up to two miles a day over city streets, some uneven; climbing flights of stairs at museums, historic houses (some without elevators); getting on/off buses and trolleys.Coordinated by Armstrong State University.

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The latest in light, portable, easy-to-use QUIETVOX listening devices are available on Road Scholar programs.* Whether you are outdoors, in a crowd or in a museum environment where speaking loudly is discouraged, a listening device makes it feel like our experts are speaking clearly and directly to you. Hear for yourself on a Road Scholar adventure!

*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!